American Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table with Birdcage and Octagonal Top c. 1780

  

We are offering this fine pale mahogany 18th c. American tilt top tripod table with a a birdcage movement that dates to c.

It has an elegant baluster shaped pedestal and three cabriole legs that terminate in pad feet. The top is octagonal (or square with clipped corners) Because of the ingenious birdcage movement, the top rotates and tilts up when it is out of use. With the exception of the old replaced brass top catch and an early 20th c.

Refinish, the piece is in original condition. Two of the cabriole legs have been skillfully repair at some point. The table sits squarely and the top tilts from clipped corner to clipped corner giving it a graceful silhouette when not in use. I think the table is from Massachusetts.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Tables". The seller is "phinneyfarm" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Antique: Yes
2. Assembly Status: Fully Assembled
3. Shape: Octagonal
4. Color: Pale Reddish Brown
5. Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
6. Tabletop Material: Solid mahogany
7. Material: Mahogany
8. Item Length (Interior): 21\
9. Item Length: 21\
10. Additional Parts Required: No
11. Brand: Table
12. Department: Adults
13. Type: Side/End Table
14. Assembly Required: No
15. Item Height: 28.25
16. Style: American Chippendale
17. Features: Tilt Top
18. Time Period Manufactured: c. 1780
19. Finish: French Polish
20. Room: Any Room
21. Item Width: 21\
22. Item Weight: 11-20 lb
23. Handle Material: no handle